Question

2[x - 4 ]+ 8 = 18

Solve for X

Answer 1

2x-8+8=18
2x=18
2x/2=18/2
X=9

Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

2(x−4)+8=18

(2)(x)+(2)(−4)+8=18(Distribute)

2x+−8+8=18

(2x)+(−8+8)=18(Combine Like Terms)

2x=18

2x=18

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

2x÷2=18÷2

x=9

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